Mfundo Mkhize
PCB Technician / Electronics Technician
Roodepoort
Summary
Detail-oriented PCB Technician / Electronics Technician with 6 years’ hands-on experience in an Electronics OEM environment manufacturing and supporting mining safety equipment. Strong background in component-level PCB fault-finding, SMD rework, production testing, and refurbishment of safety-critical electronic units. Proven ability to diagnose no-power, intermittent, communication, and sensor-related faults using schematic interpretation and electronic test equipment. Reliable, methodical, and quality-focused.
Overview
7
7
Certifications
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Electronics Technician
Embedded IQ - Mining Safety Equipment
03.2021 - Current
- Performed component-level PCB fault-finding and repair on mining safety electronic equipment.
- Diagnosed and repaired no-power, intermittent, communication, and sensor-related faults.
- Conducted SMD rework and through-hole soldering using hot-air rework station and hand tools.
- Carried out production testing, repairs, and refurbishment of returned and failed electronic units.
- Used multimeters, bench power supplies, and digital microscopes to isolate and confirm PCB faults.
- Supported production by repairing failed boards and reducing electronic scrap.
- Ensured repaired units met quality and safety requirements for mining environments.
Education
National Diploma - Electronics
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa07-2015
Skills
PCB fault-finding (component level)
No-power & intermittent fault diagnosis
Communication & sensor circuit troubleshooting
SMD rework & through-hole soldering
Production testing & functional testing
PCB repairs & refurbishments
Root cause analysis
Mining safety electronics (OEM environment)
Certification
[Health & Safety] Introduction to Basic Legal Compliance -
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
- Oscilloscope
- Digital multimeter
- Hot-air rework station
- Bench power supply
- Digital microscope
- Hand soldering tools
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Experience working with safety-critical electronics
- Comfortable working in production and repair environments
- Good documentation and communication skills
- Willing to upskill and grow into Senior PCB Technician roles
Timeline
Electronics Technician
Embedded IQ - Mining Safety Equipment
03.2021 - Current
National Diploma - Electronics
University of Johannesburg